Dr.R.C.Laloo, Minister I/C Soil & Water Conservation Department together with Shri. Barkos Warjri, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya unveiled today the three plaques as part of the inauguration of the Multipurpose Water Conservation Structure at Pdengshnong, Conservation Pond Cum Recreation Park at Mawmluh and Drinking Water Tapped Chamber at Pomsohmen under Cherrapunjee Ecological Project. The inauguration was later followed by a function at Mawmluh playground.
Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest, Dr.Laloo lauded the staff of this department for their sincere efforts, hardwork and dedication towards their job in the successful implementation of the scheme. He underlined the need of preservation of trees and cooperation of the people at large. He urged upon one and all to take up a resolution to rid off the habit of burning so as to make Sohra forever green.
Speaking as the Guest of Honour, Mr.Warjri emphasized upon the need of preser -vation of the environment and Water through Water Harvesting. He said that Water, Soil and air should be well preserve and conserve for the betterment of the future generation. He called upon students to work together in order to preserve the environment for their better tomorrow.
Shri.C.V.Darlong Diengdoh, IAS,S.D.O( C), Sohra Civil Sub-Division,Shri.Titos Chyne, M.D.C, Sohra, Shri.Freemansing Syiem, Syiem Sohra, Shri.B.Swer, Headmaster Ram Krishna Secondary School,Mawmluh and Representative of Pdengshnong, Pomsohmen and Mawmluh village were amongst others who spoke on the occasion.
Dr.Laloo released the posters on preservation of the environment.
Shri.D.Langstieh, Director,Soil & water Conservation delivered the welcome address while Shri.H.S.kharpran, Project Manager, Cherrapunjee Ecological Project offered the vote of thanks
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